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“Fashion fades, style is eternal.”
Yves Saint Laurent
Style Stories
News, articles and helpful insights for style & confidence.
“Is this really it?” in Perimenopause & Beyond
Well, it’s finally happened!
After all these years, it is now official. I am a Celebrity!
But before you start oohing and aahing and asking for my autograph, I need to let you into a secret.
Sadly I haven’t been signed up for a new SATC film, or even been asked to grace the sofa with Phil and Holly (don’t worry – my time will come lol)
Choosing A Christmas Jumper
I vowed I would never wear one, but if like me children or work have persuaded you otherwise, or if you just love the joy of all things Christmas, here is my quick guide to Choosing A Christmas Jumper.
How to dress for Autumn if you have Cool colouring
What if you love Autumn colours but have a cool skin tone? Claire Butler The Style Expert explains how to still feel snug and cosy in the colours that flatter you
Why Proportion and Scale Matter More than Your Dress Size
Knowing how to buy clothes to flatter your proportion and scale is fundamental to “getting it right” style-wise. Mistakenly, many women think their dress size alone defines whether they are large, medium, or small but it’s’ not. Let me tell you why proportion and...
How to Choose the Best Pattern or Print for You
One of my clients said to me before her Style Consultation that she "can't" wear patterns. Interestingly when I did a personal shop for her, I selected a few items with patterns on them - and guess which ones she loves the most? Yup, the patterned ones. Of course,...
Can you be Stylish and Comfortable at the Same Time?
I have the pleasure of contributing style advice and tips to various sites and publications. There is one in particular that always makes me smile. It has a huge following and I would say it is practically 50/50 of those who are interested in how they appear and...
3 Levels of Casual
Have you ever received communication that gives you a dress code but are flummoxed by what it actually means? Different people may have different expectations or understandings of dress codes. Did you know there are 3 levels of Casual? It’s as much about assessing...
Even a Personal Stylist can Lack Body Confidence
People say “you should be so confident because of what you do for a living”. but read more to learn how even a Personal Stylist can lack body confidence.
Am I Really the Female Gok Wan?
I’ve always been flattered when for years people have referred to me as “the Female Gok” – and by that, they are referencing the styling aspect of both of our careers. Read on to discover why the other similarities between us really hit home
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